I am almost in the second trimester of my second pregnancy and I couldn’t be more happy. When I was pregnant with my daughter (who is now 2.5) I had it fairly easy. I had some food aversions, but I could count the number of times I was sick on one hand. This one has been a little more difficult....
We as parents want our kids to be healthy. When they are little it’s up to us to keep them healthy. Later, they should know by themselves. That’s why we need to introduce healthy habits to them, and encourage them to keep them. But sometimes we are taught the wrong things. And sometimes other people confuse us about what’s healthy. And at other times, we get...
I am a little nerdy about saving money sometimes. I guess when you’re on a tight budget, it forces you to be creative. I’ve always loved shopping second-hand and get most of my own clothes at thrift stores. When I was pregnant with my daughter, I knew I wanted to do the same. After all, babies grow SO fast, sometimes...
One of the most amazing experiences of my life so far has been breastfeeding. When I became pregnant with my daughter, I knew I wanted to breastfeed, but my reasons were purely logistical; I wanted to provide food for her in an efficient, nutritious and money saving manner. I was not yet aware of all the other wonderful parts of...
As the mother of two children, I can say with certainty that I am done having babies; our family is complete! I look back on those first few months after having each of my children with a feeling of nostalgia and a slight fogginess, caused by the exhaustion and overwhelm every mom feels during this magical time. Though I look...
Before I became a parent, I thought I knew everything about parenting. I would hear stories about kids throwing tantrums in the mall, and think, “My kids will never do that!” I would read rants and complains from moms on Facebook and automatically think I knew a better way. I’ll admit it. I was judgmental. I was a bit of a jerk,...
Some time ago, while I was waiting at the cashier of a grocery shop, a teen magazine caught my attention. The headline read ‘quiz: Are your parents super-cool or super-strict?’ I could not help myself but wonder if I would end up as a super-cool parent or a super-strict one. In addition, what is a cool parent anyway? To answer this question,...
We relocated to Maine when I was five months pregnant with my son. All of my husband’s and my family were over a thousand miles away and I found myself feeling isolated and lonely in a way I had never experienced before. For the remainder of my pregnancy, my five-year-old daughter and I would get out frequently during the day...
Getting your children to enjoy taking care of their teeth is not an easy task since most parents don’t find taking care of their teeth enjoyable either. Let’s be honest, how often do you jump for joy at the idea of brushing and flossing your teeth? BE TRUTHFUL So, parents need to be honest with their children when they are trying to get them...
What kind of parent are you? Are you like me, constantly worried about what you see and read in the news? Are you terrified about going outside and living your life freely? Have you been going through life with an unpleasant emotion which is caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a...